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Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

As associate publisher of Automotive Fleet, Auto Rental News, and Fleet Forward, Chris Brown covers all aspects of fleets, transportation, and mobility. Chris produces and emcees the annual International Car Rental Show, the largest event serving the auto rental industry worldwide. Chris also created and produces the Fleet Forward Conference along with regional Tour stops, the Fleet Safety Conference, and DeliveryCon, for the last-mile delivery fleet market. 

Chris has won publishing awards for editorial excellence including a Jesse H. Neal Award, three Folio: Eddie Awards, and three Maggie Awards. As an internationally recognized expert on fleets, auto rental and mobility, Chris has spoken at industry events in the U.S., Brazil, Ireland, and China. He has appeared on Good Morning America and has been sourced and quoted in national media such as Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and National Public Radio.

ArticlesCover Storyby Chris BrownMay 12, 2016

Paths to Corporate Sustainability

In a new era of sustainable business practices, the three largest car rental companies share guiding principles and best practices that make both environmental and economic sense.

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Driving Notesby Chris BrownMay 6, 2016

2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d

For fleets offering a luxury option to drivers or management, the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE300d 4MATIC makes a pretty good case to make the selector. It’s the diesel powerplant that ups the ante.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMarch 15, 2016

Safe Rental Car Act: What Now?

As the recall bill becomes law, car rental operators are tasked with interpreting it, solving compliance issues, and managing recall identification and repair processes.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 29, 2016

Safe Rental Car Act Passes as Part of Highway Bill

The recall bill will become law on June 1, 2016. The law exempts companies with rental or loaner fleets of fewer than 35 vehicles.

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Articlesby Chris BrownDecember 21, 2015

Irish Independent Charts Transition to Franchisee

How do you manage in an uncertain economy to position yourself for success as a new franchisee of a worldwide brand?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 24, 2015

Nissan's Business Certified Program Serves Small Fleets

What can your Nissan "c-vam" do for you?

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 6, 2015

Mobile Solutions Streamline the Rental Process

New tools not only automate the checkout and check-in processes but they also streamline aspects of fleet management, such as vehicle movement and inventory, damage documentation and selling at auction.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 8, 2015

All in the Family

This longtime neighborhood independent is transitioning to a Sixt franchise — while opening a location serving one of the busiest airports in the country.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 8, 2015

Audi Launches Premium Rental Service

Audi on demand uses technology to connect potential customers directly to the brand in new ways.

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Articlesby Chris BrownSeptember 8, 2015

AutoAp Launches Recall Notification Service

Dynamic Recall Management service enables fleet managers to access the daily recall status of their vehicles.

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